Audio: Yom Hazikaron - Three Who Deserve Derech Eretz

In light of special commemoration days in our calendar - Yom Hashoah (Holocaust remembrance), Yom Hazikaron (remembrance of Israeli fallensoldiers and terror victims) and Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day) - Elan feels strongly that three groups of people deserve ourunmitigated and unqualified Derech Eretz and respect. Check out who these 3 groups are, and see if you agree, especially the last one.God bless the State of Israel, and all who feel she is a blessing to the world. Happy 64th, Eretz Yisrael!!You can reach me at rabbiadlerinisrael@gmail.com.

Independence Day poster from the Ministry of Education.

Rabbi Elan Adler served as a pulpit Rabbi for 25 years in Stamford, Ct and Baltimore, Md prior to making aliyah in 2010. Rabbi Adler received his Smicha from Yeshiva University, had the privilege of being an aide to Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik for two years, was an activist Rabbi in support of Israel and aliyah, and served as the President of the Baltimore Board of Rabbis. During his tenure as a Rabbi, he was known for being an engaging speaker and teacher, never failing to make easy connections with Jewish people as well as the non-Jewish and African American community. While serving congregations, he was appreciated for being welcoming, embracing of all people, and bringing congregants closer to their Jewish heritage. For more information on Rabbi Adler visit http://elanadler.com/